Although the UAE’s campaign at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup concluded with a hard-fought 34-run loss to Bangladesh, captain Esha Oza remains optimistic about her team's trajectory. Despite an incredible opening spell by Suraksha Kotte, who tore through the Bangladeshi top order, the UAE couldn't contain a resilient middle-order recovery led by Sharmin Akhter. Ultimately, Bangladesh’s experienced bowling attack proved too difficult to handle, stifling the UAE batters and sealing a spot for themselves in the semifinals against India.

Reflecting on the tournament, Oza expressed immense pride in her squad’s effort, particularly noting the special experience of playing in front of a supportive home crowd in Dubai. She emphasized that while the result wasn't what they hoped for, the tournament provided invaluable lessons on building partnerships under pressure. The skipper believes that with more consistent exposure to top-tier international teams, her side can bridge the competitive gap, improve their batting decision-making, and eventually become a team that consistently challenges cricket’s elite nations.